“Violence against elected officials and candidates should not be tolerated as common place in our democracy,” Mayor Rex Richardson said. “Regardless of views, everyone has the right to campaign or express their opinions without fear.”
Posted inSports
Triathletes next week will get to race the same course as 2028 Olympians
Organizers say they are anticipating double the number of participants compared to previous events.
Posted inNews
Sprouts grocer plans to open first Long Beach store at the Traffic Circle
The store would replace a shuttered Staples office supplies location in a commercial center at 4600 E. Pacific Coast Highway near Ximeno Avenue.
Posted inNews
Singer John Legend visits Long Beach to celebrate first pet food pantry for homeless
Legend said that too often, homeless individuals are seen as eyesores or a nuisance. “But they’re human beings who need love and care and all the help we can give them,” he said.
Posted inNews
Long Beach to host at least 8 Olympics events in 2028, including the triathlon, water polo and more
Long Beach is getting more events than previously announced, including canoe sprint at Marine Stadium and marathon swimming along the waterfront.
Sponsored
Heroes among us: A magical visit from AFutureSuperHero and Friends brightens halls of children’s hospital
MemorialCare’s Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach received a special visit from the nonprofit organization, AFutureSuperHero and Friends, on Saturday, June 22. Dedicated to spreading joy to hospitalized children, AFutureSuperHero and Friends made bedside visits and delivered toys to Miller Children’s & Women’s pediatric patients during their grand tour across all 50 states this […]
Posted inNews
After partying, fireworks and crime, LBPD cracks down on late-night use of the beach
Officers have recently been sweeping away campers on the sand and forcing drivers to leave the Junipero Beach parking lot when it closes.
Posted inNews
Long Beach may take steps to crack down on noise from train horns
City leaders will also look to work with Union Pacific to reduce crime, graffiti and trash that is in the railroad’s right-of-way.
Posted inNews
Long Beach woman charged with shoplifting 30 times in the last 8 months
Prosecutors called her a “chronic criminal,” and alleged she would sometimes steal from the same TJ Maxx multiple times in a day.
Posted inNews
Sean Burroughs’ death was caused by fentanyl intoxication, medical examiner says
The local baseball legend and former MLB player collapsed at Stearns Champions Park last month. Authorities just revealed his cause of death.